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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Boat House at Louper Weir

Cumbria

The Boat House at Louper Weir

Ref: S212598

Reviews 59

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Bowness-on-Windermere is settled within the stunning lands of the Lake District National Park. Hosting an array of shops, restaurants, and may attractions to suit all tastes, it makes a brilliant base for exploring this scenic area of England....

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Primrose Mount

Cumbria

Primrose Mount

Ref: S282006

Reviews 33

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£132

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cragfell Cottage

Cumbria

Cragfell Cottage

Ref: S281667

Reviews 33

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The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its gatehouse...

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£87

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old Chapel

Cumbria

The Old Chapel

Ref: S281796

Reviews 26

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The pretty hamlet of Crook is situated in beautiful Lakeland countryside and offers excellent access to the heart of the Lake District National Park. There are two hotels/pubs in Crook itself and a wide variety of super walks on the surrounding...

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£72

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old House

Cumbria

The Old House

Ref: S777685

Reviews 16

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The small village of Troutbeck Bridge lies between the famous towns of Windermere and Ambleside, close to the renowned Kirkstone Pass, within the Lake District National Park. Made up of a scattering of Lakeland cottages, this quiet village offers...

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£116

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jessicas Cottage

Cumbria

Jessicas Cottage

Ref: S281535

Reviews 29

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£92

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Sunflower

Cumbria

The Sunflower

Ref: S776328

Reviews 18

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£68

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Codgers Cottage

Cumbria

Old Codgers Cottage

Ref: S141724

Reviews 30

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities...

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£61

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Village House

Cumbria

Old Village House

Ref: S527259

Reviews 27

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The towns of Bowness and Windermere, which are twins, are both vibrant, fun-filled places situated in the Lake District's magnificent landscape. Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House'...

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£118

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Curious Orange

Cumbria

The Curious Orange

Ref: S371979

Reviews 32

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The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a...

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£97

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Oak Cottage

Cumbria

Oak Cottage

Ref: S281589

Reviews 47

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£91

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Green Stile Cottage

Cumbria

Green Stile Cottage

Ref: S426068

Reviews 24

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Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Windermere. The town is full of natural beauty and is perfect for those looking for a relaxing getaway. While you're in town, make sure to visit The World of Beatrix Potter...

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£130

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Cumbria

Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Ref: S281644

Reviews 14

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£74

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  • Last Minute Cottages - St Mary's Cottage

Cumbria

St Mary's Cottage

Ref: S223326

Reviews 22

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£73

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Giddy Goose

Cumbria

Giddy Goose

Ref: S127011

Reviews 50

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Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking...

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£95

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lakestone Cottage

Cumbria

Lakestone Cottage

Ref: S281761

Reviews 36

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£70

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Knotts Farmhouse

Cumbria

Knotts Farmhouse

Ref: S282840

Reviews 26

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£86

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jasmine Cottage

Cumbria

Jasmine Cottage

Ref: S282819

Reviews 39

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£58

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rose House

Cumbria

Rose House

Ref: S841969

Reviews 15

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£142

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fir Trees

Cumbria

Fir Trees

Ref: S283702

Reviews 14

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£138

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Bird's Nest

Cumbria

The Bird's Nest

Ref: S776744

Reviews 11

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of...

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£92

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Pheasants Folly

Cumbria

Pheasants Folly

Ref: S604826

Reviews 16

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£203

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Greystones

Cumbria

Greystones

Ref: S283024

Reviews 35

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£63

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Roses

Cumbria

The Roses

Ref: S820071

Reviews 5

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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Last Minute Windermere Cottages

The famous town of Windermere is arguably the most popular tourist spot in the Lake District. Perfectly positioned to explore Lake Windermere, a great base for enjoying the rest of the National Park and all the conveniences of a modern town make it a great option for many.

Holidays in Windermere

There are many activities to get stuck into on or around the lake itself, including canoeing, kayaking, boat trips, walking and cycling trails. Children and adults alike will love The World of Beatrix Potter in nearby Bowness-on-Windermere. The creator of Peter Rabbit adored the Lake District and much of the land she owned in her lifetime was left to the National Trust and is now part of the National Park.

Other nearby attractions include Wray Castle, parts of which are open to the public, it is also a good place for a refreshing pit stop, as well as a starting point for some nice trails on the west shore of the lake. While Stock Gyll Force is a slight detour away from nearby Ambleside, the 70ft waterfall is an impressive site to behold and the trails and paths on the light hike are safe and well-maintained.

Where to stay in Windermere

Choose from traditional slate stone cottages that would have once housed textile workers, more modern apartments with great views of the lake, lodges and cabins away from the business of town or a convenient and friendly bed and breakfast. Our range of accommodation in Windermere seeks to offer you the widest choice at the best available price. Don't forget to sign up to see properties offering exclusive member discounts.

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Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

  • Alexander - Verified booking

    Nestled on the tranquil shores of Windermere, the Boat House at Louper Weir is an exquisite getaway that truly captures the beauty of the English Lake District.

    From the moment you step foot on the property, it's clear you're in for an unforgettable experience. One of the Boat House's biggest charms is its unbeatable location. Positioned on the lake, the property boasts breathtaking views of the tranquil waters and surrounding greenery. It's a serene panorama that one could spend hours soaking in. A particularly enjoyable time is breakfast on the balcony, where the morning sun, teamed with the panoramic vista, creates a serene environment - a splendid way to kickstart the day. An exciting feature of the Boat House is the private pontoon. It provides an excellent platform to use water toys and, notably, a two-person kayak that comes with the house. This is a wonderful addition, allowing guests to explore Windermere in a fun and personal manner. Additionally, the Boat House is equipped with a large downstairs shower and a wet room, along with a washer-dryer. After a refreshing dip in the lake, these amenities were incredibly handy for rinsing and drying our swim gear. The interior of the Boat House is equally impressive. The bedroom is spacious and comfortable, featuring ample storage for clothes and a cosy bed that ensures a good night's sleep. The views from the room make waking up a joy and immediately set a tranquil tone for the day. However, the Boat House isn't without its imperfections. While the living spaces are well-appointed, there's room for improvement when it comes to mirrors. The inclusion of a full-length mirror upstairs, as well as one in the bathroom, would add to the comfort and convenience of the guests. The design of the spiral staircase leaves room for improvement. The current plastic stairs felt a bit out of place in such a lovely setting, and a wider, metal design would indeed be a superior choice. Lastly, a word of caution to those planning to arrive with a large vehicle. The drive down and turn into the drive is particularly narrow. My Nissan Navara suffered a scrape, a bit of a dampener to an otherwise fantastic weekend. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Boat House at Louper Weir provides an experience that is undeniably satisfying and rejuvenating. The blend of luxury and nature creates a truly unique retreat that offers a plethora of activities and a relaxed atmosphere. I would wholeheartedly recommend a visit, and indeed, I am already looking forward to returning – this time considering the larger house next door, also managed by Sykes. In conclusion, the Boat House at Louper Weir, with its stunning views and impressive amenities, is a little slice of heaven in Windermere. If you can navigate the tight driveway and don't mind a lack of mirrors, it offers an unmatched lakeside getaway.

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  • Ruth - Verified booking

    What a fantastic holiday and place to stay.

    The facilities were great, amount of various kitchen gadgets was impressive to cater for all personal needs, ie, quooker tap, ninja, coffee machine of which we loved, especially as supplied with coffee pods, thank you! Loved using the sonar music system which was new to us. The bonus was the double kayak, supplied with life jackets of which we had a fantastic time exploring the lake, added with the jacuzzi to relax in later. The bathroom shower is lovely. The bathroom could be tweaked with a mirror on the wall over basin to make it easy for those who shave. Extra floor mats as water splashes out and over into bathroom for example. The spiral stairs are awkward, I sort of found my own technique to using especially as I suffer with my knee. There is no full length mirror upstairs so I left all my hair bits and hairdryer in the vestibule area and used that mirror for face etc. We only took small suitcases so managed to get up. On arrival we found the initial electric gates but missed the second lot of electric gates to go through. Another couple arriving did the same. Once we figured it out it became second to none. The road to the boat cottages is tight, really a smaller car would have been more apt plus the parking bay having to turn and reverse to get in or out. My goodness what a view over the lake awaits once there. We totally relaxed here after enjoying the many lovely surrounding towns. We picked up various leaflets from the information Centre at the top of High St, near Windermere Station when we arrived. The cottage agency is very near to them where we collected the keys. Windermere & Bowness-on-Windermere have such lovely shops, cafes, pubs and eateries which we really enjoyed. Kendal was a lovely town again with fab shops and food places. We loved visiting the antiques emporiums in surrounding areas sourced from the internet. The towns get very busy with cars and carparks get full very quickly. Best to arrive early to get parked. Sadly, the volume of cars may lead to tail backs especially on change over days of cottages. Everyone we met in shops etc were so friendly and accommodating. Thank you to the staff who located my birthday cards and forwarded them to my home address. We thought the Lake District was amazing and this boat holiday cottage was just the icing on the cake. We would have booked again for same week but unfortunately it has gone up by considerably by £400. Such a shame!

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  • Sarah - Verified booking

    The House was fantiastic with fantasitc views - which was as expected and as advertised.

    We had a faboulous stay and hope to come back. I do have some constructive negative feedback though - which can easily be remedied! 1. There is no WiFi. This is not mentioned in the advertisement. I appreciate staying silent on something doesn't mean it's there, but in this day and age you should state that there is no WiFi as it's more unusual for it not to be present than otherwise. I have to work when on holiday often and of course this also means there is no ability to watch BBCiPlayer, NetFlix or anything other than live TV - making the lovely TV a waste of space for people who don't want to watch the rubbish you generally get live (sorry but it's true). I agree though the view also makes the TV almost redundant! 2. There was no welcome pack - I am not sure if this is normal but not providing such necessities as T Bags, coffee, sugar and milk is rather mean in my book; 3. The Hoover. I like to keep things tidy and clean when away - so I hoovered up mid week to find the hoover stank to high heaven - so much so that I needed to open all the windows and doors and stand outside for bit. It needs either a new filter or the existing filter needs to be washed occasionally! 4. The shower unit over the bath - the seal on the bottom of the shower door is BLACK. This is not acceptable nor is it excusable. I suggest you make sure this is replaced or at least soaked and cleaned regularly. 5. The door in the main bedroom is marked as 'not openable'. I wondered why this is the case? It's the only fire exit from that end of the house and I was not comfortable with that - non of the windows open to the extent a person could get out if they needed to. 6. Last bu not least - there was only one toilet roll in each bathroom for a potential family of 5. i also think not providing a few psare is also pretty mean - we had to go out and buy more including tea and coffee and ended up having to bring it all back with us. Look this is a faboulous property and we'd like to go back again and make it a regular visiting hideout - but I hope you understand that these comments are very annoyting and could easily be fixed. I completely understand if the owners don't want to include WiFit becuase of some particular reason - but if this is the case then please say so in the advertisement.

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  • Martin - Verified booking

    WE TOOK TORCHES AND OUR OWN MIRROR.

    BUT WERE DISAPPOINTED THAT SOME OF THE MAIN REVIEW ISSUES HAD STILL NOT BEEN DEALT WITH. THE PROPERTY WAS NICE AND IN A GREAT POSITION WHICH SUITED OUR NEEDS, BUT WE WERE DISAPPOINTED IN THE QUALITY OF FURNISHINGS IN WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A HIGH SPEC PROPERTY AT A PREMUIM PRICE. FOR EXAMPLE, THE LOUNG DINNING FURNITURE WAS ACTUALLY SOME GARDEN FURNITURE WHICH WAS A LITTLE ODD?? WARDRBE SLIDING DOORS RATTLED AND MOVED VERY CHEAP TO BE HONEST. THE CLEANING WAS NOT UP TO STANDARD AND THE FLOOR HOOVER WAS FULL OF DIRT AND DUST WHICH WE HAD TO EMPTY, UNDER THE BED WAS FULL OF DUST HAIRS AND DIRT.SHOWER AREA NOT CLEAN AND TILES HAD WATER UNDER THEM.COOKER EXTRACTOR FAN WAS DIRTY. THE OUTSIDE BALCONY WAS FIULL OF COBWEBS AND DIRT AND THE GLASS AROUND THE BALCONY WAS DIRTY AND LOOKED LIKE THE WHOLE AREA HAD NOT BE CLEANED FOR A WHILE. WE DID GO INTO LAKESIDE PROPERTIES AT THE END OF OUR HOLIDAY AND GAVE THEM THE LIST AS BELOW, THIS WE WERE TOLD WOULD BE PASSED ON TO THE OWNER. WE ARE A WEEK AFTER LEAVING OUR DTAILS AND NO RESPONSE FROM THE OWNER YET?? 1. ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS NEED A VISUAL MAP FOR HOW TO ENTER THE PROPERTY BY CAR AS NOT VERY OBVIOUS SINAGE 2. NO WELCOME PACK?? 3. NEEDS PRIVACY BLIND ON FRONT DOOR TO PROPERTY 4. NO FIRST AID BOX FOUND 5. NO COAT HOOKS FOR COATS BY ENTRANCE TO PROPERTY INSIDE?? 6. YET 6 COAT HOOKS IN HOT TUB AREA?? 7. NOTHING TO SWEEP AWAY DIRT OR WATER IN AREA BY WASHING MACHINE NEEDS LONG HANDLED SQUEGGY BLADE. 8. SPIRAL STAICASE WAS FOR- WARNED AS TO NARROW ETC BUT IT WAS VERY FLIMSY AND MOVED ALARMINGLY WHEN USED NOT VERY SECURE. 9. NO LIGHT AT TOP OF STAIRCASE WHICH COULD BE USED AT NIGHT SO AGAIN UNSAFE. 10. NO WALL LAMPS BY BED OR ON WALL ABOVE BED VERY ODD?? 11. NO PROPER MIRROR IN BATHROOM JUST A SMALL SHAVING MIRROR?? 12. NEEDS LONG VIEW MIRROR IN LOUNGE AREA AS WELL 13. FOUND MOSQUITO NET IN WARDROBE BUT NO WAY TO HANG THIS BY DOOR SO HAD TO HAVE DOORS CLOSED AT NIGHT 14. HOT TUB WAS DIRTY WITH BITS IN BOTTOM WHEN WE FIRST USED IT AND THESE REMAINED ALL WEEK?? 15. SADLY, THERE ARE A LOT OF POINTS IN MY LIST THAT HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN REVIEWS FOR THREE YEARS YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE

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  • Christine - Verified booking

    Fantastic location and we had a great holiday here.

    Could have been even better if the slippers that were listed were actually provided. You definitely need these because of the stone floors even though the underfloor heating took the chill off. We rang the help number the following morning and were told to leave the keys in the key safe so some could be delivered but there is no information about the combination for the safe therefore this didn’t happen. At the end of the holiday I discovered we were given the wrong information as the key safe is not for guests to use BUT not having slippers was not as much of a big deal as I’ve made it sound. A couple of other things were more of an issue; - there are two cctv cameras, one pointing at the balcony and the other pointing directly at the hot tub. When we got there we were told that the owner would know if we had accessed the property even a few minutes early therefore we felt uncomfortable that we could be being watched and my partner felt this was a massive invasion of our privacy which had we known may have affected our initial decision to stay there. - on the last night we cooked a lovely steak however the kitchen window was locked and there was no key, there were no instructions for the extractor fan which we assumed would be automatic but it wasn’t. We didn’t like to fiddle with it as it was coming away from the wall. This all meant that the smoke alarms went off and again with no instructions we were unable to silence them other than by removing the batteries. Unfortunately as these were linked to the house alarm this meant that this was also alarming and no longer usable. Even the following morning the alarms started again if the batteries were replaced. There was a really good instruction folder with lots of other information in so not sure why this vital info was missing. Apart from that the venue is absolutely amazing, we loved the use of the kayak and the fantastic view. Those things would make us want to go again but we’d definitely be put off by the cameras.

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